Alternator Belt Tightening

93_4Banger · Post by **93_4Banger** » November 5th, 2005, 5:59 pm

how do you tighten it it's too loose again and is squeeling so someone give me the 411

Bumpysbro · Post by **Bumpysbro** » November 5th, 2005, 7:05 pm

loosin the bolt on the front a 12mm and the bolt on the bottom on the back that holds it in a 14mm then u can tighten the tensioner bolt on the bracket.

Spotted · Post by **Spotted** » November 9th, 2005, 1:37 pm

Has it come loose a alot?
I had that problem for a while and even broke several belts, 2 in one week one time.
The problem was with the alternator working too hard to keep power up. I upgraded the ground system and the problem went away.
I was going through belts almost once a week before that. Now I have had the same belt over 2 years.
If the squealing problem comes back, try it.
I ran a thick ground cable fom one of the alternator's mounting bolts straight to the battery's ground terminal

Hope this helps you out.